If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, then you would know you have to watch your sugar consumption and if you love fruits, this can prove to be a problem as most fruits contain a lot of sugar. Although these fruits are rich in other nutrients as well, eating them could cause an increase in…
Artificial sweeteners have been in existence since 1879. They are also known as non-nutritive sweeteners, sugar substitutes, low-calorie sweeteners, and no-calorie sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes and natural sugar substitutes derived from naturally occurring substances such as herbs and sugar itself. Some artificial sweeteners have higher degrees of sweetness than sugar, while others…
Cooking oils are a staple in the Nigerian kitchen, and choosing the right one can have a significant impact on our health. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which oils are the healthiest. Choosing the healthiest cooking oil to use in your dish isn’t always as simple as it appears…
Drinking alcohol is a common pastime for many people, but consuming too much can have serious health consequences. While moderate alcohol consumption may have some health benefits, such as lowering the risk of heart disease, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to a variety of problems. By drinking excessively, we mean consuming more than…
Students are known to consume junk food regularly because they feel it is more convenient to prepare and get. You can just order some snacks and get them delivered at break time. Eating junk food might be seen as fun, but it can be dangerous in the long run. Junk foods do not provide any…
Sachet water, or pure water as it is often called, is the most popular form of water available in Nigeria. It is cheap, it is very handy, and also readily available. Sachet water is sold both in the shops and on the road by hawkers. Because the production of sachet water is fairly easy to…
Bananas are a popular fruit and ingredient in many dishes. While most of us discard the peels and consume only the sweet and juicy flesh of bananas, the truth is that the peels are packed with nutrients and offer a range of potential health benefits that are worth exploring. Banana peels are the outer covering…
The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement used to determine the effect that a meal has on blood sugar levels after consumption. It describes the blood glucose response after consuming carbohydrates. It was coined in the early 1980s by Dr. David Jenkins, a Canadian professor. Food containing carbohydrates affects the blood sugar levels in the…
In Nigeria, a lot of people look forward to the rainy season due to how cool everywhere tends to be. But this also brings its own problems. This is more than environmental issues like flood or clogged drainages. Some diseases are frequent or more likely to occur during the rainy season. This does not mean…
Bitter kola, scientifically known as Garcinia Kola is a “bitter” fruit commonly consumed in some West African countries. Different tribes have different names for Bitter Kola in Nigeria; “Orogbo” in Yoruba, “Miji-goro” in Hausa and “Akiilu” in Igbo. This detailed articles aims at explaining the uses, nutritional properties and health benefits of bitter kola. [1]…